"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."-Jackie RobinsonWhat did Jackie Robinson do to inspire others while he was battling racism?
-Youngest of five sons
-Raised by single mother -Played four sports in school
-Attended John Muir High School -Fist African American MLB player
-Received abuse from players from other team
-Players from his own team made a petition saying they would not take field with Jackie
Jackie Robinson
-Youngest of five sons
-Raised by single mother -Played four sports in school
-Attended John Muir High School -Fist African American MLB player
-Received abuse from players from other team
-Players from his own team made a petition saying they would not take field with Jackie
-Awarded rookie of the year in 1947
-Inducted into Baseball hall of fame in 1962
-Active member of the NAACP
-Chaired million-dollar Freedom Fund Drive
-Won spingarn medal in 1956
-Died October 24, 1972